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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.97, 1,154.10 and 586.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.97, 1,154.10 and 586.76 is: 879.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.97 : 1,154.10 = 586.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.97/1,154.10 = 586.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.97x = 1,154.10 × 586.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.97x = 677,179.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,179.72/769.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.49

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